Many women are hesitant to pitch themselves to be on podcasts because they fear they may not be welcomed, or that they don’t have the right stories to share, and this is especially true for women of color. Let’s face it, it’s difficult to compliment ourselves, so how can we overcome that? And for those of us who do have a platform, how can we encourage more women to feel more comfortable with pitching us? On this episode, Visibility Strategist and Relationship Facilitator, Amelia Roberts shares why it’s so important for everyone to share the information within themselves, and how to pitch our stories.     3 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode   Do the mindset work So often, we hold back from sharing our ideas because we aren’t sure they’re enough. A great way to combat this is by hiring a coach, someone who can help us sort through good ideas and those that need tweaking, and who can hold us accountable to taking action. Do the research To be featured on a podcast, do some research on the audience. Understand what they’re struggling with, and pitch with that in mind. If we know we have a solution to a common problem, we’re the perfect candidate to share our stories. Create an inclusive environment For those of us who do have a platform to share stories, it’s important to create a culture where everyone feels comfortable pitching to us. Do some research to find out how to serve those who aren’t pitching to us.   Guest Bio Amelia Roberts is a Visibility Strategist and Relationship Facilitator, and Founder of Solutions by Amelia. Amelia is a digital native who officially became a practitioner of online marketing twelve years ago with a role as a virtual assistant. Student loans from nursing school inspired her to put her love of observing human nature, showing empathy and previous marketing experience to work in new ways and as a result, she was able to pay off her student loans in under 2 years as a social media manager.  Now alongside other roles, you can find Amelia helping under-recognized professionals stand out and "get first dates" in business so that they can become thought leaders in the healthcare industry and beyond. Amelia is the host of The Business of Nursing podcast.   When she is not optimizing human potential Amelia enjoys planning real and imagined food tours.   To find out more about Amelia, visit: www.solutionsbyamelia.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameliaroberts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rn_solutions Twitter: https://twitter.com/RN_Solutions   To take advantage of Amelia’s freebie, head to: http://bit.ly/getinfrontofanyone   And if you’re interested in coaching, Amelia suggests  Renee Hughes, Whole Living coach. Listen to her podcast where she talks about getting over fear.  Shemeca Tankerson, Sales Coach. After a staff member betrayed Shemeca’s trust, she has gone on to teach others how to TRUST their own value despite what all may happen in life and business. This gives an idea of her work:  https://www.facebook.com/AskShameca/photos/a.145232632276451/667671976699178